Perma+4 - Stewart I Donaldson

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Résumé :
Provides the tools and knowledge to develop and nurture the essential building blocks of a thriving life Understanding how to thrive, not just survive, has never been more critical in today's world. Grounded in over 25 years of peer-reviewed research, PERMA +4: Pathways to Well-Being and Positive Functioning provides a comprehensive guide to the essential building blocks of flourishing. Authors Stewart Donaldson and Victoria Cabrera share the latest evidence while providing actionable insights on how positive psychology interventions can help cultivate happiness and resilience. With clear explanations of nine scientifically validated building blocks, including emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment, PERMA +4 equips readers with tools to build their well-being while empowering others to do the same. The PERMA+4 framework extends foundational work by integrating new insights into areas such as physical health, mindset, and economic security. Each easy-to-read chapter is packed with practical activities, step-by-step guidance, informational charts and figures, full-color images, Key Takeaways, and reflection questions. Offering practical strategies for anyone eager to lead a more fulfilling life, PERMA +4: Introduces the PERMA+4 framework, extending Martin Seligman's foundational well-being theory with new evidenceExplains the science behind positive psychology interventions and why they workIntegrates findings from more than 1,000 research studies on flourishing and well-beingCovers practical applications for education, workplaces, healthcare, and personal growth Ideal for health practitioners, educators, workplace leaders, and well-being coaches, PERMA +4: Building Blocks for Human Flourishing?is essential reading for undergraduate, graduate, and professional audiences. It is perfect for courses in positive psychology, public health, leadership, and organizational development, or as a reference for practitioners aiming to enhance well-being in diverse settings....

Biographie:

About the Authors xiii

Preface xv

Acknowledgements xix

1 A Fresh Look at the Science of Well- Being and Positive Functioning 1

A Fresh New Look at Feeling and Doing Well in Life 1

PERMA+4 Building Blocks of Well-Being and Optimal Functioning 2

Human Flourishing 4

Human Suffering 6

Human Struggling 7

Human Languishing 8

Human Thriving 9

Measuring Human Flourishing 10

Why Is Well-Being Important? 12

How to Use This Book 14

Conclusion 14

References 15

2 Positive Emotions 17

What Are Positive Emotions? 18

Circumplex Model of Emotions 19

Why Positive Emotions Are a Building Block of Well-Being 22

The Broaden and Build Theory of Positive Emotions 23

How to Leverage the Power of Positive Emotions to Improve Well-Being 24

Apply What You Learned About Positive Emotions 26

Learn More About Positive Emotions 26

Key Takeaways 26

References 27

3 Engagement and Flow 31

What Are Engagement and Flow? 33

The Difference Between Engagement and Flow 34

Why Is Flow a Building Block of Well-Being? 35

How to Create More Experiences of Engagement and Flow to Care for Your Well-Being 36

How to Create the Conditions of Flow for Others 38

Apply What You Learned About Engagement and Flow 38

Learn More About Engagement and Flow 39

Key Takeaways 39

References 39

4 Positive Relationships 41

What Are Positive Relationships? 42

What About at School or Work? 42

Why are Positive Relationships a Building Block of Well-Being 43

How to Build and Nurture More Positive Relationships 44

Apply What You Learned About Positive Relationships 45

Learn More About Positive Relationships 45

Key Takeaways 46

References 46

5 Meaning and Purpose 49

What Is Meaning and Purpose? 50

What Exactly Is Meaning? 50

Why Does Meaning and Purpose Matter? 51

Why Is Meaning and Purpose a Building Block of Human Flourishing? 51

How to Develop Meaning and Purpose 52

Apply What You Learned About Meaning and Purpose 53

Learn More About Meaning and Purpose 54

Key Takeaways 54

References 55

6 Achievement 57

What Is Achievement? 58

Why Is Achievement a Building Block of Human Flourishing? 59

Achievement in the Workplace 60

How to Nurture Achievement 61

Apply What You Learned About Achievement 61

Learn More About Achievement 62

Key Takeaways 62

References 63

7 Physical Health 65

What Is Physical Health? 66

Why Is Physical Health Important for Well-Being? 67

How to Improve and Maintain Physical Health 68

Take It One Step at a Time 69

Apply What You Learned About Physical Health 70

Learn More About Physical Health 70

Key Takeaways 70

References 71

8 Positive Mindset 73

A Real-World Journey of Growth 73

What Is a Positive Mindset? 74

Why Is a Positive Mindset Important for Well-Being? 76

How to Develop and Maintain a Positive Mindset 77

The Psychological Capital Intervention (PCI) Model 79

Apply What You Learned About Mindset 81

Learn More About Mindset 81

Key Takeaways 81

References 82

9 Environment 85

What Is the Environment Building Block? 87

Why Your Environment Is a Building Block of Human Flourishing 87

How to Improve Your Environment to Support Your Well-Being 88

Apply What You Learned About Your Environment 90

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Sommaire:

About the Authors xiii

Preface xv

Acknowledgements xix

1 A Fresh Look at the Science of Well-Being and Positive Functioning 1

2 Positive Emotions 17

3 Engagement and Flow 31

4 Positive Relationships 41

5 Meaning and Purpose 49

6 Achievement 57

7 Physical Health 65

8 Positive Mindset 73

9 Environment 85

10 Economic Security 93

11 PERMA+4 Science: Why It Is Important to Monitor & Assess Well-Being 101

12 Activities to Develop PERMA + 4 119

13 More PERMA+4 Resources 143

Index 179